It is enviable to be vigorous, but after all, most of us are just a drop in the ocean. Although there are thousands of troops and horses, only a handful can squeeze across the single-plank bridge. The infinite scenery is on the dangerous peak, but only a few can be enjoyed. So, are we doomed to be ordinary?

No.

It is said in "Records of Nancun People Who Quit Farming": There was an official in the Southern Song Dynasty who wanted to find a concubine in Hangzhou, but he couldn't find any concubine. Later, someone brought him a concubine named Xi Nu. The girl was pretty. When asked what she could do, the answer was that she could warm wine. Everyone around laughed, but the official didn't laugh, so he asked her to warm the wine and try it. The first time, the wine was too hot, the second time it was a bit cold, and the third time it was just right, so I drank it. From then on, Wenjiu never failed. Now it is the third time every day as before. The public was happy and accepted it. This official stayed with Xi Nu all his life and was content with everything. After his death, he also gave her his property. Why? Because "if something is exquisite, it can move people, and it is only because of concentration."

Northwest Lake Coffee Bean is a small coffee shop of only ten square meters, with only two or three tables and no decoration, but it has been open for ten years. This pair of brothers and sisters from Taiwan were stationed in Wuhan and became the originators of Wuhan's small cafes. They only sell mandheling and make everything from roasted beans to coffee. How popular is his store? Many customers are just passing by and would rather stand and drink a cup of coffee before leaving, feeling satisfied. The aroma of coffee can be smelled from far away. A small shop, a single-origin coffee, providing unlimited coffee ideas and lifestyles. This reminds me of the coffee shop in Gulangyu that insists on selling only Blue Mountain. The lady boss prefers Blue Mountain and only sells this kind of coffee. It is also the best Blue Mountain I have ever tasted. A cup of coffee can make people feel out of body.

Back then, there was a man like Shen Jing in Shanghai who was a big foodie. They ate up all the family property left by their ancestors and sold their houses and land to make ends meet. Usually when famous chefs from the north and south come to Shanghai to conquer the world, others can ignore them, but Mr. Shen has to meet them for a while. Of course, Mr. Shen is not someone who shows up just to eat. He usually depends on who is invited and who cooks the food. He is very finicky and intimidating. He is a Shanghai gourmet of the generation who has devoted himself to the study of "eating". He has become the "uncrowned king" of the catering industry and is quite prestigious in society.

Later Mr. Shen became poor. He doesn't know anything but just eats. When he goes out to register to work, people ask him, what will you do? He said I can eat it. Pooh! Who doesn’t want to eat it? Later, someone reported his ability to Mayor Chen Yi and said that there was a man who only knew how to eat. What kind of job would be suitable for him? Mayor Chen said: "Oh, that's a good man. It's not easy to spend all your money on eating after eating for a lifetime!" Let him work in the International Hotel. Specializing in food tasting. Later, the food at Shanghai International Hotel was always of high quality, which was inseparable from the contribution of his tricky mouth. The monthly salary offered to him was about 200 yuan, which was considered a high salary at the time. Experts and professors are nothing more than that. His cooking research has a high level of artistic appreciation. In the 1960s, he presided over the editing of the book "Recipe Collection", which was republished many times and was widely used in hotels in Shanghai and across the country. However, he did not agree to publish his own recipes. The name is printed in the book. He is a recognized authority in the culinary world and is admired by many.

"Flower Classic" narrates an experience of the author's father, Mr. Huang Yueyuan. Mr. Huang Yueyuan was an imperial official during the reign of Emperor Xuantong, and he was nearly thirty years old at that time. One day Mr. Huang thought: The ancients said that people stand up at thirty, how should I stand up? He thought that being an official meant dealing with others, and being a businessman meant hurting others. Only by doing something interesting could he establish the foundation of his life. So, Mr. Huang resolutely resigned and retired. He bought more than ten acres of land. Mu, concentrate on holding the urn and holding the hoe, forgetting to sleep and eat, wandering around irrigating, willing to be the nanny of the flowers and trees. Sure enough, the Huang family garden was flourishing, flourishing, with exotic flowers and plants, and its reputation spread far and wide. During the flower season, celebrities would dance in their skirts and sing poems and compose rhymes. There are also literati who point out flowers and trees and talk about rainy days in class. Everyone was deeply enlightened: In this turbulent world, there is nothing to be saved, only the differences between flowers and trees can be used as confidants. It is said that Zhou Shoujuan, Zheng Yimei and other literary celebrities at that time were Mr. Huang's close friends. Mr. Huang's cultivation of flowers has nourished his spirit and his confidants in the world. I'm afraid this is called cultivating flowers and planting grass! This is what is called a good life. And to do something well, how can you only rely on a little liking and a little obsession in your heart? Water some water in three days and apply some fertilizer in five days?

Zhang Ji is famous for his poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge", Zhang Ruoxu overwhelmed the whole Tang Dynasty with his single poem "Moonlit Night on the Spring River", and Margaret Mitchell stands firm in the world with "Gone with the Wind" In the literary world, life does not require a lot, just a little is enough. It’s a pity that there are so many smart people in the world who never do anything well in their lives.

“If your heart is focused on an art, your craft will be perfect; if your heart is focused on your job, your job will be carried out.” As long as you can devote your life’s time and energy, your life’s thinking and wisdom, and your life’s persistence Pursue, work hard, work hard day and night, never be discouraged or give up, and perfect the work you do to the extreme. Then you will be able to surpass your dreams and achieve brilliance.